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EC begins preparations for local government elections: Mirza Fakhrul in Parliament

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the Election Commission (EC) has already begun necessary preparations to hold the local government elections in a free, fair and impartial manner. He said the commission is working on preparations to organize a participatory and acceptable election within the stipulated time.

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National

Speaker heading to Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral

National Parliament Speaker, freedom fighter Major (retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, is set to leave for Tehran to attend the state funeral and burial ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He will depart from Dhaka for Iran tomorrow (July 2).

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Stock Market

Phoenix Finance will not pay dividends

Phoenix Finance and Investments Limited, a listed financial sector company in the capital market, has decided not to pay any dividends to shareholders for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

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Politics

Jamaat announces month-long program on second anniversary of July mass uprising

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a month-long program to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. The party's Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar announced the program at a press conference held at the National Press Club on Tuesday.

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Stock Market

Trading on DSE crosses Tk 1,573 crore amid index rise

On the third working day of the week, Tuesday (June 30), trading on the country's main stock market, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), ended with an upward trend. All major indices rose on the day. Additionally, the volume of trading increased significantly compared to the previous working day.

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Law Justice

Inu sentenced to 10 years for crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced Hasanul Haq Inu, president of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), a partner in the 14-party alliance, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case of crimes against humanity. Although convicted on three charges, the sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve a total of 10 years.

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Sports

Moroccan star celebrates with mother in the stands after team's victory

Despite a serious head injury that left him bleeding, Moroccan midfielder Ismail Saibari did not stop fighting. After scoring the winning penalty in the shootout while wearing a new jersey, he went to the stands to share an emotional moment with his mother.

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Law Justice

Khairul Haque's bail, no obstacle to release

The High Court has granted bail to former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in a murder case of a young man named Khobaiyab in the capital's Jatrabari during the anti-discrimination student movement. Following this order, his lawyer said there is no longer any legal obstacle to his release.

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National

The way to hide marriage information in NID is being closed

The Election Commission (EC) has taken a new initiative to stop the opportunity to hide or provide false information regarding marriage and divorce in the National Identity Card (NID). To this end, a plan has been made to introduce an automatic online verification system for marriage and divorce certificates.

4 months ago 393 views

Law Justice

Aslam Chowdhury can participate if elections are held again: Attorney General

BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury will be able to contest in future elections subject to fulfilling the conditions of legal eligibility, said Attorney General Barrister Md. Ruhul Kuddus Kajal. He made this statement in response to journalists' questions at his office on Tuesday (June 30) after the Appellate Division's verdict. Earlier, a four-member Appellate Bench led by the Chief Justice cancelled the candidacy of Aslam Chowdhury, who was unofficially victorious in the 13th National Parliament election in the Chattogram-4 constituency. At the same time, the order not to publish his election results was upheld.

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Economy

Gold and silver prices reduced again

The prices of gold and silver have been reduced again in the country's market. The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has set new prices due to a decrease in the price of raw (unrefined) gold and silver in the local market. The new prices will be effective from 10:00 AM on Tuesday (June 30). The decision was taken at a meeting of BAJUS's Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring Committee. Later, the new price information was announced in a notice signed by the committee chairman, Dr. Dewan Aminul Islam Shaheen. According to the new prices, including VAT, the price of 22-carat gold per bhori has been reduced by 3,324 taka to 221,966 taka.

4 months ago 443 views

National

Some media not following court ban on broadcasting Hasina's speech

Despite the court's ban on broadcasting the speeches of convicted accused Sheikh Hasina, some media outlets in the country are not following it, said the Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman.

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National

Islamic education must be brought into the mainstream of national development: Education Minister

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has called for integrating Islamic education not just within religious instruction but into the mainstream of national development, morality, and skilled human resource formation.

4 months ago 407 views

Dhaka

HSC Exam: Public Entry Prohibited Within 200 Yards of Centers

To ensure the upcoming HSC and equivalent exams are conducted in a fair, peaceful, and undisturbed environment, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has prohibited the entry of anyone other than examinees and exam-related individuals within 200 yards of all exam centers in Dhaka metropolis.

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Banking Insurance

Wednesday is 'Bank Holiday', banks and stock market transactions will remain closed

Tomorrow, Wednesday (July 1), all scheduled banks in the country will remain closed for customer transactions on the occasion of 'Bank Holiday'. For the same reason, no transactions will take place in the country's two capital markets—Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE).

4 months ago 877 views

National

Prime Minister's Adviser Denied Entry in Delhi, Dhaka to Take Action After Knowing Details

Government sources in Dhaka said this morning that they are investigating the incident involving the Prime Minister's adviser at Delhi airport. After knowing in detail what exactly happened there yesterday, a decision will be made on what steps to take.

4 months ago 361 views

Crime

OC says 'Brother, sit down' after receiving a phone call, before that he said 'Lower your eyes and speak'

National team cricketer Naim Hasan has been subjected to aggressive behavior by the police. While returning home from the airport in Chattogram last night, he was stopped at a checkpoint, later beaten, and taken to the police station. Despite identifying himself, the police did not listen.

4 months ago 692 views

Dhaka

Ad-Din Hospital's license revoked

The Health Department has revoked the license of Ad-Din Hospital located in Mogbazar, Dhaka, following the deaths of six newborns. The decision was communicated in a letter sent to the hospital's executive director and owner, Sheikh Mohiuddin, on Thursday.

4 months ago 706 views

World

The World Cup of the Rich, Like a Luxury Goods Market

On July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, all eyes will be on the World Cup trophy. Who will make the difference, who will be champion—thousands of people will gather on football's biggest stage to find that answer.

4 months ago 651 views

National

Which products and services may increase or decrease in price

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is presenting the budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Parliament.

4 months ago 562 views

EC begins preparations for local government elections: Mirza Fakhrul in Parliament

Speaker heading to Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral

Phoenix Finance will not pay dividends

Jamaat announces month-long program on second anniversary of July mass uprising

Trading on DSE crosses Tk 1,573 crore amid index rise

Inu sentenced to 10 years for crimes against humanity

Moroccan star celebrates with mother in the stands after team's victory

Khairul Haque's bail, no obstacle to release

The way to hide marriage information in NID is being closed

Aslam Chowdhury can participate if elections are held again: Attorney General

Gold and silver prices reduced again

Some media not following court ban on broadcasting Hasina's speech

Islamic education must be brought into the mainstream of national development: Education Minister

HSC Exam: Public Entry Prohibited Within 200 Yards of Centers

Wednesday is 'Bank Holiday', banks and stock market transactions will remain closed

Prime Minister's Adviser Denied Entry in Delhi, Dhaka to Take Action After Knowing Details

OC says 'Brother, sit down' after receiving a phone call, before that he said 'Lower your eyes and speak'

Ad-Din Hospital's license revoked

The World Cup of the Rich, Like a Luxury Goods Market

Which products and services may increase or decrease in price

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